# TradeReplay vs Backtest Now

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backtest Now at none against TradeReplay's 2. Backtest Now also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). TradeReplay's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TradeReplay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Backtest Now asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TradeReplay against 5.0 for Backtest Now. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TradeReplay | Backtest Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tradereplay/id6736604001/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtest-now/id6744331011/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 73 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Batsuren Davaademberel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772609424) | [AVOHUB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747189806) |

## What reviewers say

### TradeReplay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tradereplay/id6736604001)

Practice stock trading strategies without risking real money. This app offers backtesting with extensive data for penny and blue-chip stocks. Future updates will include options trading and more advanced features.

**Highlights:** Backtesting with ample data, Practice trading without real money, Supports penny stocks, Supports actively traded blue-chip stocks, Future options trading support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CandlePlay | $9.99 | per month |
| CandlePlay | $34.99 | per month |


### Backtest Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtest-now/id6744331011)

Analyze investment strategies with historical market data. Test portfolios, including synthetic leveraged ETFs, and view results offline. Offers comprehensive performance analytics for data-driven investing.

**Highlights:** Synthetic Leveraged ETF Backtesting, Offline Access to Results, Backtesting Engine (1928-present), Comprehensive Performance Analytics, Supports Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, CAGR and Sharpe Ratio Analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TradeReplay free?

TradeReplay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Backtest Now free?

Backtest Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TradeReplay or Backtest Now?

TradeReplay and Backtest Now are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do TradeReplay or Backtest Now have ads?

Backtest Now shows ads; TradeReplay does not.

### Which is updated more often, TradeReplay or Backtest Now?

TradeReplay ships an update weekly, and Backtest Now weekly. Most recently, TradeReplay was updated on September 26, 2026 and Backtest Now on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*